jamaica-queens
Selling Your Home in Jamaica, Queens
Current market data from 130 recorded property transactions in Jamaica. Every number on this page comes from NYC Department of Finance public records — not estimates, not algorithms, not listing data. This is what actually sold.
Home Prices in Jamaica
Median sale prices by property type, based on every recorded sale in Jamaica over the past 12 months.
Quarterly Trends by Property Type
Median sale price by quarter. Arrows show change vs. the prior quarter.
📊 Why this data is more reliable than other sites
The numbers on this page come from the NYC Department of Finance public records — every legally recorded property sale in Jamaica, not just MLS-listed transactions. Sites like Zillow and StreetEasy only capture listings that go through their platforms, missing FSBO sales, off-market deals, and transfers that never hit the MLS. This dataset includes all of them.
We also remove bulk portfolio transfers, nominal sales, and non-arms-length transactions that would distort median prices — cleaning that most data sources don't do. The result is a more accurate picture of what individual homes are actually selling for in your market.
Data source: NYC Department of Finance, Rolling Sales Data — Queens. Period: April 2025 – March 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: May 2026.
Best Time to Sell in Jamaica
Monthly closing volume based on 130 residential sales recorded by the NYC Department of Finance over the past 12 months. Months highlighted in orange indicate above-average demand (≥110% of the average monthly volume).
Takeaway for Sellers
Jamaica sees its strongest closing activity in January, June, September, October, and December — the months highlighted in orange above. These peaks indicate when buyer demand is highest and the most transactions close.
Since the typical sale takes 3 months from listing to closing you should be listing approximately 3 months before these peak windows to position your home when competition among buyers is strongest.
The optimal listing date depends on your property type, your timeline, and current inventory levels. A strategy session can pinpoint the right window for your specific home.
Housing Stock in Jamaica
Distribution of 130 residential sales by property type over the past 12 months.
What This Means for Sellers
Jamaica's market is dominated by co-op apartment sales, which represent 45.4% of all recorded transactions. Most buyers entering the neighborhood are looking for apartments in elevator or walk-up buildings, and most sellers are competing with other co-op units. If you own a single-family home or condo here, you're in a smaller, less competitive segment where pricing strategy and marketing can have outsized impact. For co-op sellers, understanding building-specific dynamics — maintenance costs, board approval timing, building reputation — matters more than neighborhood-level trends.
FAQ: Selling in Jamaica
Based on the most recent NYC Department of Finance public records (April 2025 – March 2026), median sale prices in Jamaica vary significantly by property type. Co-op Apartments: $205,000 (59 sales). Single-Family Homes: $835,000 (22 sales). Condominiums: $492,450 (6 sales). Multifamily: $1M (43 sales). These figures reflect all legally recorded sales — not just MLS listings — giving a more complete picture than sites like Zillow or StreetEasy.
The Jamaica market recorded 130 residential sales over the past 12 months according to NYC public records. The median price per square foot is $536. The median building was built in 1940. For a detailed analysis of how current conditions affect your home's value, schedule a free strategy call.
Jamaica sees its strongest closing volume in January, June, September, October, and December, indicating above-average buyer demand. Since the typical sale takes about 3 months from listing to closing, you should be listing approximately 3 months before these peak windows to position your home when competition among buyers is strongest. The optimal listing date depends on your property type and personal timeline — a strategy call can help you find the right window.
Jamaica has a diverse housing stock. Over the past 12 months, Co-op Apartments accounted for 45.4% of sales, Two-Family Homes accounted for 22.3% of sales, Single-Family Homes accounted for 16.9% of sales, Other Residential accounted for 6.9% of sales, Condominiums accounted for 4.6% of sales, Three-Family Homes accounted for 3.8% of sales. The median year built is 1940.
Across all neighborhoods Justin Braithwaite serves, his listings average just 24 days on market — well below the city average. His listings also close at 102.8% of asking price on average, meaning sellers typically get more than their list price. Results in Jamaica specifically depend on property type, pricing strategy, and market timing.
You're not legally required to use an agent, but the data strongly suggests it pays to have expert representation. Justin Braithwaite has completed 261 seller transactions with a 96.1% close rate and a 102.8% sale-to-list ratio. His clients benefit from pricing strategy informed by the same NYC Department of Finance data on this page, plus 10 years of real estate experience and 27 years of sales and marketing expertise. Schedule a free strategy call to see how a data-driven approach can maximize your sale price in Jamaica.
Jamaica, Queens at a Glance
Jamaica is a residential and commercial neighborhood in southeastern Queens, bordered by Hollis to the east, South Jamaica to the south, Jamaica Hills to the north, and Briarwood to the west. The neighborhood is one of the largest commercial centers in Queens, anchored by the Jamaica Avenue commercial corridor, Sutphin Boulevard, and the Jamaica Center transit hub. Housing is a mix of pre-war and post-war apartment buildings, two-family and three-family row homes, and detached single-family homes.
Jamaica is one of the most transit-accessible neighborhoods in Queens, served by the E, J, Z subway lines at Jamaica Center, the F train at Sutphin Boulevard, the Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica station (one of the busiest LIRR stations), and the AirTrain JFK to Kennedy Airport. The neighborhood is home to York College of CUNY, the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, and Rufus King Park. Jamaica has historically been the commercial and cultural heart of southeastern Queens.
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